I am East Indian: Most of my relatives had arranged marriages and they are very happy (contrary to what western society may think).
-Why arrange marriages work out:
1)Both families look for both partners of equal qualifications (eg. education, looks, personal attributes, values, cultures (for compatibility))
2)After extensive research by families, girl/guy meet and discuss many things in order to find compatibility.(if not, then marriage is cancelled)
3)Both partners have had very limited number (or none) X- partners, so their love is much more intense. (Dont tell me that love doesn't lose some of its meaning by having more partners b4 marriage, ofcourse it does and you know that, too).
4)Extensive network of close family/freinds is also involved. This provides support and positive reinforcement to both partners to make their marriage work even at bad times
5)Partners are much more less likely to cheat or simply get 'BORED' out of marriage(as is the case in some ppl in US/Canada)
2007-12-15
20:18:26
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